Chamber Awarded $100K For Tourism Branding Program
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce has been awarded an estimated $100,000 grant to participate in a tourism branding program. Chamber Director Zach Stephens told Aldermen Monday night the grant comes at the right time, as the county needs help boosting its visitor numbers. “So I am really hoping that this program, along with some […]
Livingston Zoning Board Denies Billboard Sign Appeal
The Livingston Board of Zoning Appeals voted Monday night to uphold the city codes director’s decision to deny eight new digital signs. City Attorney Andre Greppin said as part of the application that the billboards would change images at least every eight seconds. Greppin said the city’s ordinance states that the signs would be considered […]
Livingston To Adopt Purchasing Policy, Bid Amount Threshold
The Livingston Board of Aldermen will draft a new purchasing agreement for citywide use following discussions Monday night. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said new state law allows cities to adopt their own spending policies instead of using one set by the state. Burnett said as part of this change, cities will not have to go […]
Livingston Zoning Appeals Denies Sign Request Appeal
The Livingston Board of Zoning Appeals Monday night denied a request for a new digital sign at 1125 West Main Street. The request brought to the board for administrative review after the city’s Codes Enforcement Officer denied the application. The board decides if the sign application was properly denied. Codes Enforcement Officer Walter Rutherford pointed […]
Livingston Aldermen Vote To Acquire Land For Municipal Airport
Livingston Aldermen voted Monday night to approve the use of eminent domain to acquire additional land surrounding the Municipal Airport. The city is set to acquire a total of 25 acres from four land owners. The city reached an agreement with one property owner but still needed to acquire 9.58 acres. City Attorney Andre Greppin […]
